6-(3-chlorophenoxy)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid CAS 137640-91-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.137640-91-6
Molecular FormulaC12H8ClNO3
Molecular Weight249.65 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

6-(3-chlorophenoxy)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid CAS 137640-91-6 chemical structure

Description

Under current pharmacopoeial and regulatory frameworks, quality-control requirements for this class of reference material explicitly involve the control of targets including 6-(3-chlorophenoxy)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid.

6-(3-chlorophenoxy)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid (CAS 137640-91-6) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C12H8ClNO3 and a molecular weight of 249.65 g/mol.

Structurally, 6-(3-chlorophenoxy)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid (C12H8ClNO3) contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 9.0, corresponding to approximately 9 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 249.65 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 6-(3-chlorophenoxy)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC12H8ClNO3
Molecular Weight249.65 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)9.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1996
Halogen ContentCl-containing
Nitrogen Atoms1

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